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Suicide Prevention Awareness in 2019

Poor mental health and suicide (killing oneself) are huge concerns across the United States. It is estimated that 54 million Americans suffer from some form of mental disorder in a given year.1 And if not treated early, poor mental health can grow and sometimes lead to death.

Suicide was the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. It claimed the lives of more than 47,000 people.

Suicide was the 2nd leading cause of death among people between the ages of 10 and 34. And, it was the 4th leading cause of death among people between the ages of 35 and 54.

There were more than twice as many suicides (47,173) in the United States as there were homicides (19,510).2

Spreading the word in September

National Suicide Prevention Awareness Week (September 8-14), and World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10) have been designed to help shed light on this national crisis. Please make plans to support where you can.

myStrength can help

If you suffer with deep depression or thoughts of suicide, please know that taking your own life is not your only option. Far from it. myStrength is proud to offer proven tools to help you live through suicidal intensity. Built with sponsorship from Macomb County Community Behavioral Health, these new tools can help if you: